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Does your setting lend toys or are interested in sharing toys with your community?
Join us in two weeks for our Play Chat: Toy Libraries meeting!
Meetings are informal and are open to any toy lending related questions and discussions.
Grab a cuppa and join us online on the 24th of February at 2pm.
Join us in two weeks for our Play Chat: Toy Libraries meeting!
Meetings are informal and are open to any toy lending related questions and discussions.
Grab a cuppa and join us online on the 24th of February at 2pm.
February 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Does your setting lend toys or are interested in sharing toys with your community?
Join us in two weeks for our Play Chat: Toy Libraries meeting!
Meetings are informal and are open to any toy lending related questions and discussions.
Grab a cuppa and join us online on the 24th of February at 2pm.
Join us in two weeks for our Play Chat: Toy Libraries meeting!
Meetings are informal and are open to any toy lending related questions and discussions.
Grab a cuppa and join us online on the 24th of February at 2pm.
There's still time to share your thoughts on our 2026 Members Survey!
Your feedback helps inform the resources & support we offer our members, and helps us learn how we can improve to best support you.
To complete our quick survey, click the link in the email we sent to you.
Closes Feb 28th.
Your feedback helps inform the resources & support we offer our members, and helps us learn how we can improve to best support you.
To complete our quick survey, click the link in the email we sent to you.
Closes Feb 28th.
February 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
There's still time to share your thoughts on our 2026 Members Survey!
Your feedback helps inform the resources & support we offer our members, and helps us learn how we can improve to best support you.
To complete our quick survey, click the link in the email we sent to you.
Closes Feb 28th.
Your feedback helps inform the resources & support we offer our members, and helps us learn how we can improve to best support you.
To complete our quick survey, click the link in the email we sent to you.
Closes Feb 28th.
Happy World Read Aloud Day!
We would love to see some of your fun reading activities in celebration of World Read Aloud Day. 📚
Don't forget to tag us, or you can share in the comments below!
#worldreadaloudday #pathwaysthroughplay #readingtogether #booksarefun
We would love to see some of your fun reading activities in celebration of World Read Aloud Day. 📚
Don't forget to tag us, or you can share in the comments below!
#worldreadaloudday #pathwaysthroughplay #readingtogether #booksarefun
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Happy World Read Aloud Day!
We would love to see some of your fun reading activities in celebration of World Read Aloud Day. 📚
Don't forget to tag us, or you can share in the comments below!
#worldreadaloudday #pathwaysthroughplay #readingtogether #booksarefun
We would love to see some of your fun reading activities in celebration of World Read Aloud Day. 📚
Don't forget to tag us, or you can share in the comments below!
#worldreadaloudday #pathwaysthroughplay #readingtogether #booksarefun
Tomorrow we celebrate #worldreadaloudday ! 📚
Reading out loud is a great way to help children associate storytelling & books with something that is fun & enjoyable. You can introduce your child to new words, characters & ideas, sparking their curiosity & imagination.
Here's some tips to remember:
Reading out loud is a great way to help children associate storytelling & books with something that is fun & enjoyable. You can introduce your child to new words, characters & ideas, sparking their curiosity & imagination.
Here's some tips to remember:
February 3, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Tomorrow we celebrate #worldreadaloudday ! 📚
Reading out loud is a great way to help children associate storytelling & books with something that is fun & enjoyable. You can introduce your child to new words, characters & ideas, sparking their curiosity & imagination.
Here's some tips to remember:
Reading out loud is a great way to help children associate storytelling & books with something that is fun & enjoyable. You can introduce your child to new words, characters & ideas, sparking their curiosity & imagination.
Here's some tips to remember:
📢 Would you like FREE access to resources, forums, e-learning & more?
Our resources, networking events, and training are designed to support play practitioners & organisations in Scotland.
Our resources, networking events, and training are designed to support play practitioners & organisations in Scotland.
January 23, 2026 at 12:02 PM
📢 Would you like FREE access to resources, forums, e-learning & more?
Our resources, networking events, and training are designed to support play practitioners & organisations in Scotland.
Our resources, networking events, and training are designed to support play practitioners & organisations in Scotland.
Back in November we had a fantastic discussion with some of our members on supporting additional support needs in settings.
There was so much to take away we wanted to share it with you, so we've put together an info sheet providing a quick insight on ways to support ASN families in your setting ⬇️
There was so much to take away we wanted to share it with you, so we've put together an info sheet providing a quick insight on ways to support ASN families in your setting ⬇️
January 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Back in November we had a fantastic discussion with some of our members on supporting additional support needs in settings.
There was so much to take away we wanted to share it with you, so we've put together an info sheet providing a quick insight on ways to support ASN families in your setting ⬇️
There was so much to take away we wanted to share it with you, so we've put together an info sheet providing a quick insight on ways to support ASN families in your setting ⬇️
Tomorrow is #internationalplaydateday 🎉
Playing together:
💪 Builds crucial social, emotional, & cognitive skills
🤝 Fosters teamwork, communication, & empathy
💞 Strengthens relationships, boosts confidence, improves problem-solving, & promotes physical health
Playing together:
💪 Builds crucial social, emotional, & cognitive skills
🤝 Fosters teamwork, communication, & empathy
💞 Strengthens relationships, boosts confidence, improves problem-solving, & promotes physical health
January 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Tomorrow is #internationalplaydateday 🎉
Playing together:
💪 Builds crucial social, emotional, & cognitive skills
🤝 Fosters teamwork, communication, & empathy
💞 Strengthens relationships, boosts confidence, improves problem-solving, & promotes physical health
Playing together:
💪 Builds crucial social, emotional, & cognitive skills
🤝 Fosters teamwork, communication, & empathy
💞 Strengthens relationships, boosts confidence, improves problem-solving, & promotes physical health
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We’ve opened applications for our Whole Family Wellbeing Fund.
Third sector and community organisations who support families, children and young people can apply for grants of up to £50,000. They must have a bank account.
Applications close 31 January 2026.
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2026/ap...
Third sector and community organisations who support families, children and young people can apply for grants of up to £50,000. They must have a bank account.
Applications close 31 January 2026.
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2026/ap...
January 20, 2026 at 10:23 AM
We’ve opened applications for our Whole Family Wellbeing Fund.
Third sector and community organisations who support families, children and young people can apply for grants of up to £50,000. They must have a bank account.
Applications close 31 January 2026.
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2026/ap...
Third sector and community organisations who support families, children and young people can apply for grants of up to £50,000. They must have a bank account.
Applications close 31 January 2026.
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2026/ap...
🗓️In two weeks we'll be kicking off our 2026 Play Chat series with a discussion about play in community spaces.
🌐Join us online to discuss challenges and avenues to develop play in community spaces.
👉Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1963257098832
🌐Join us online to discuss challenges and avenues to develop play in community spaces.
👉Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1963257098832
January 14, 2026 at 9:02 AM
🗓️In two weeks we'll be kicking off our 2026 Play Chat series with a discussion about play in community spaces.
🌐Join us online to discuss challenges and avenues to develop play in community spaces.
👉Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1963257098832
🌐Join us online to discuss challenges and avenues to develop play in community spaces.
👉Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1963257098832
Welcome back!
We would love to hear your plans for the new year. Do you have any news or exciting new projects in the works?
Remember we're here to help. If there's anything we can support you with to get 2026 off to a successful start, get in touch!
We would love to hear your plans for the new year. Do you have any news or exciting new projects in the works?
Remember we're here to help. If there's anything we can support you with to get 2026 off to a successful start, get in touch!
January 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Welcome back!
We would love to hear your plans for the new year. Do you have any news or exciting new projects in the works?
Remember we're here to help. If there's anything we can support you with to get 2026 off to a successful start, get in touch!
We would love to hear your plans for the new year. Do you have any news or exciting new projects in the works?
Remember we're here to help. If there's anything we can support you with to get 2026 off to a successful start, get in touch!
Everyone at Smart Play Network would like to wish you all a wonderfully playful Christmas time, and a very Happy New Year 🎄⛄🎆
We look forward to working with you all in 2026!
We look forward to working with you all in 2026!
December 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Everyone at Smart Play Network would like to wish you all a wonderfully playful Christmas time, and a very Happy New Year 🎄⛄🎆
We look forward to working with you all in 2026!
We look forward to working with you all in 2026!
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 12! A message from our CEO Lesley Fox:
As we celebrate this year, let us remember that the greatest gifts cannot be wrapped or placed under a tree. They are found in the laughter of our children, the warmth of shared stories, and the strength of the relationships we build.
As we celebrate this year, let us remember that the greatest gifts cannot be wrapped or placed under a tree. They are found in the laughter of our children, the warmth of shared stories, and the strength of the relationships we build.
December 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 12! A message from our CEO Lesley Fox:
As we celebrate this year, let us remember that the greatest gifts cannot be wrapped or placed under a tree. They are found in the laughter of our children, the warmth of shared stories, and the strength of the relationships we build.
As we celebrate this year, let us remember that the greatest gifts cannot be wrapped or placed under a tree. They are found in the laughter of our children, the warmth of shared stories, and the strength of the relationships we build.
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 10! European Toy Libraries Conference
This year we were proud to represent Scotland at the 29th European Toy Libraries Conference in beautiful Naples!
This year we were proud to represent Scotland at the 29th European Toy Libraries Conference in beautiful Naples!
December 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 10! European Toy Libraries Conference
This year we were proud to represent Scotland at the 29th European Toy Libraries Conference in beautiful Naples!
This year we were proud to represent Scotland at the 29th European Toy Libraries Conference in beautiful Naples!
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 9! Pathways Through Play
Pathways delivers visits to settings to support speech & language development through stories and play.
Their highlight for the year was visiting Argyll & Bute & the lovely communities and nurseries
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
Pathways delivers visits to settings to support speech & language development through stories and play.
Their highlight for the year was visiting Argyll & Bute & the lovely communities and nurseries
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
December 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 9! Pathways Through Play
Pathways delivers visits to settings to support speech & language development through stories and play.
Their highlight for the year was visiting Argyll & Bute & the lovely communities and nurseries
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
Pathways delivers visits to settings to support speech & language development through stories and play.
Their highlight for the year was visiting Argyll & Bute & the lovely communities and nurseries
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 8! Smart Play Rangers
Our Edinburgh Play Rangers' highlight was making the most of a windy day and creating kites out of sticks and rubbish bags.
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
Our Edinburgh Play Rangers' highlight was making the most of a windy day and creating kites out of sticks and rubbish bags.
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
December 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 8! Smart Play Rangers
Our Edinburgh Play Rangers' highlight was making the most of a windy day and creating kites out of sticks and rubbish bags.
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
Our Edinburgh Play Rangers' highlight was making the most of a windy day and creating kites out of sticks and rubbish bags.
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
December 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 6! Visit to Home-Start Lorn in Oban!
Slightly different highlight style today - back in September Bonnie the bus visited Home-Start Lorn, and we loved visiting and getting to know the families in Oban area!
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
Slightly different highlight style today - back in September Bonnie the bus visited Home-Start Lorn, and we loved visiting and getting to know the families in Oban area!
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 6! Visit to Home-Start Lorn in Oban!
Slightly different highlight style today - back in September Bonnie the bus visited Home-Start Lorn, and we loved visiting and getting to know the families in Oban area!
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
Slightly different highlight style today - back in September Bonnie the bus visited Home-Start Lorn, and we loved visiting and getting to know the families in Oban area!
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 5! West Lothian College
Our second member highlight this week is West Lothian College and their PDA Education Assistant class.
They are proud of their buddy mentorship system and supporting ASN school programmes with students
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
Our second member highlight this week is West Lothian College and their PDA Education Assistant class.
They are proud of their buddy mentorship system and supporting ASN school programmes with students
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 5! West Lothian College
Our second member highlight this week is West Lothian College and their PDA Education Assistant class.
They are proud of their buddy mentorship system and supporting ASN school programmes with students
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
Our second member highlight this week is West Lothian College and their PDA Education Assistant class.
They are proud of their buddy mentorship system and supporting ASN school programmes with students
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 4! Baltic Street
Baltic Street Adventure Playground love outdoor play & letting children learn through play.
They've had a busy year, with lots of messy play, and an impressive amount of lunches given out to children.
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
Baltic Street Adventure Playground love outdoor play & letting children learn through play.
They've had a busy year, with lots of messy play, and an impressive amount of lunches given out to children.
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
December 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 4! Baltic Street
Baltic Street Adventure Playground love outdoor play & letting children learn through play.
They've had a busy year, with lots of messy play, and an impressive amount of lunches given out to children.
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
Baltic Street Adventure Playground love outdoor play & letting children learn through play.
They've had a busy year, with lots of messy play, and an impressive amount of lunches given out to children.
#2025Highlights #12daysofchristmas #celebratingplay
December 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 2! Play on Wheels
Play on wheels is a Fife-based mobile play project supporting groups and organisations around Fife.
A 2-woman team full of fantastic ideas, had a highlight each - see their highlights and tip for 2026 in the images below!
Play on wheels is a Fife-based mobile play project supporting groups and organisations around Fife.
A 2-woman team full of fantastic ideas, had a highlight each - see their highlights and tip for 2026 in the images below!
December 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄Day 2! Play on Wheels
Play on wheels is a Fife-based mobile play project supporting groups and organisations around Fife.
A 2-woman team full of fantastic ideas, had a highlight each - see their highlights and tip for 2026 in the images below!
Play on wheels is a Fife-based mobile play project supporting groups and organisations around Fife.
A 2-woman team full of fantastic ideas, had a highlight each - see their highlights and tip for 2026 in the images below!
December 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄
As we wrap up for 2025 let's celebrate some of our favourite moments, along with some highlights from our partners, members, and play sector friends!
Join us daily starting tomorrow to celebrate with us! #countdowntochristmas #2025highlights
As we wrap up for 2025 let's celebrate some of our favourite moments, along with some highlights from our partners, members, and play sector friends!
Join us daily starting tomorrow to celebrate with us! #countdowntochristmas #2025highlights
December 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎄12 Days of Play 🎄
As we wrap up for 2025 let's celebrate some of our favourite moments, along with some highlights from our partners, members, and play sector friends!
Join us daily starting tomorrow to celebrate with us! #countdowntochristmas #2025highlights
As we wrap up for 2025 let's celebrate some of our favourite moments, along with some highlights from our partners, members, and play sector friends!
Join us daily starting tomorrow to celebrate with us! #countdowntochristmas #2025highlights
FREE Playground Games Taster Sessions for Schools in Edinburgh & Midlothian!
FREE 1-hour taster sessions to help schools boost free play and loose parts play activities.
FREE 1-hour taster sessions to help schools boost free play and loose parts play activities.
December 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
FREE Playground Games Taster Sessions for Schools in Edinburgh & Midlothian!
FREE 1-hour taster sessions to help schools boost free play and loose parts play activities.
FREE 1-hour taster sessions to help schools boost free play and loose parts play activities.